CBD Not Working For You?
CBD Not Working for You?
"I tried CBD, but it didn’t do anything for me."
"Why isn’t CBD working for me?"
"Is all this CBD hype just a scam?"
Sound familiar? If you’ve tried CBD without any results, you’re not the only one — but that doesn’t mean the whole industry is a scam.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-psychoactive component found in the Cannabis plant. It’s being researched for many possible medical benefits, and unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), this active compound doesn’t get you “high.”
People are using it to help manage a number of ailments, including:
- paid
- inflammation
- anxiety
- insomnia
You may have heard some people with chronic conditions raving about good results — and that’s because for them, it’s one of the only few options that works.
That said, there are also some legitimate reasons why CBD might not be working for you.
So before you give up on it and tell your CBD-obsessed friends that they’re full of it, check to see if any of the following reasons apply to you.
5 Possible Reasons Why CBD May Not Be Working For You
1. Your CBD product isn’t from a reputable source
Where did you buy your CBD oil?
As CBD has grown in popularity, it seems like it is popping up everywhere — from online companies to over-the-counter shops. You might have even tried a free sample to see if it works without investing anything more than the cost of shipping.
Unfortunately, some of these products don’t have high-quality CBD. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t yet approved any non-prescription CBD products. Some scammers take full advantage of that fact by selling low-quality products that aren’t labeled accurately.
One group of researchers analyzed 84 CBD products and found that only 31 percent of them contained the amount of CBD that had been advertised.
So the next time you’re looking to invest in a new CBD product, use these three tips to make sure the product lives up to its promises:
- Look for evidence of third-party lab tests. Lab testing can reveal exactly how much CBD is in the product, and the test results should be available for you to.
- Every HWW product comes with a QR code for you to view third party test results and also see the farm where your hemp was grown and meet the farmer!
- Read consumer reviews. Look for reviews on brand effectiveness, delivery time, and customer service.
- Check out our reviews here.
2. You need to build it up in your system
Finding the right dosage of CBD can be a tricky endeavour. The appropriate amount varies for each individual, as every person has a unique biology that results in a different reaction.
So how do you figure out what’s right for you?
Start with a low dose and slowly increase it over time until you find your “sweet spot.”
Getting Started
It's important to be super consistent in the first two weeks taking you CBD to allow it to build up in your system.
Maintenance
We recommend taking your CBD dose daily to help sustain a level of CBD in your body, and continually stimulate your endocannabinoid system (more on what this is, below) to make it react more to cannabinoids like CBD.
And many people use a microdosing technique to find their personal dosage and adjust it as needed over time.
You may find it helpful to use a journal to log your results. Keep track of how much you’ve taken, how you feel before dosing and at several time intervals afterward, and any changes in symptoms that you notice.
Over time, this info can help paint a picture of how CBD affects you.
Often when people are first trying CBD they put a few drops of an oil tincture under there tongue and expect near-instant relief from my stress or chronic pain.
This isn’t unusual as immediate results aren’t all that common.
In some cases people take CBD for several weeks before they see a difference.
Exploring the effects of CBD isn’t as simple as taking a couple of Tylenol and calling it a day. It actually requires a certain level of commitment to put time and thought into your process of uncovering the long-term effects.
If you’re still not seeing results after a while (think a few months), then it may be time to move on or try a different delivery system. Your CBD journal can help you keep track of how long it’s been and whether or not you’ve experienced any changes.
Patience is key, and while it can be frustrating to keep trying with no results, you may end up feeling super grateful that you didn’t give up.
It seems like there are new CBD products appearing just about every week. You can find everything from CBD coffee to bath salts and lube.
So if you’ve been trying one delivery system with no luck, it’s possible that a different form would work better for you.
One factor to consider is bioavailability, which essentially refers to how much of the CBD actually gets into your bloodstream.
For example, if you eat CBD gummies, they have to go through your digestive tract before you can absorb them, and the amount that ends up in your system may be relatively low.
On the other hand, if you take a tincture sublingually — which means under the tongue — you’re absorbing it directly into your bloodstream. So you could get quicker, more noticeable results than you would from waiting for your digestive system to process it.
In addition, your most effective method may vary depending on what type of relief you’re looking for.
For example, a topical balm won’t help you with your panic attacks. But it can offer potential relief for, say, sore muscles, if you zero in on that particular area.
CBD may be popular, but that doesn’t mean it’s a miracle drug that will work for everyone. After all of your efforts, it’s possible that you’ll find that CBD simply doesn’t work for you.
Your level of absorption and reaction to CBD depends on a variety of factors including your:
- metabolism
- biochemistry
- genetics
Your endocannabinoid system is the system in your body that interacts with the active compounds in cannabis, and each person’s operates a little differently.
In fact, a professor of clinical psychiatry noted 20 percent of Americans may have
If you have that mutation, you might be prone to lower levels of anxiety, but because you already have extra endocannabinoids you might not see much of a difference when you take CBD.
Check with your doctor about other options that may work for you.
And if you have persistent friends, don’t be afraid to tell them to stop bugging you about giving CBD a try. After all, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all treatment!
Getting CBD to work takes time, patience, and research
CBD isn’t as well-researched or regulated as many other treatment options like prescription medications, and people within the industry are still trying to narrow down the best practices for taking it.
But one thing’s for sure: It’s not as simple as taking some standard dosage and seeing immediate results. It takes time, patience, and ongoing research to find the right brand, dosage, and delivery method for you.
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